Chapter 57: The Stalker's Identity and... Did You Miss Me?
"Where is he?"
The man among the stalkers was the first to speak. He moved toward the spot where Ansu had been, his sharp gaze constantly scanning every corner of the alley.
The woman with him looked slightly surprised. "Wasn't he about to go home with his sister? Why would he suddenly run here?"
"Strange..." The man's eyes darted around keenly, eventually landing on the spot where Ansu was hiding.
Ansu held his breath, doing his best to minimize his presence.
After a long while, the man's suspicious gaze finally moved elsewhere.
He looked at his companion, his tone carrying a hint of unease. "Could he have noticed us?"
"He possesses magical power. Although he isn't specialized in reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance, we can't rule out the possibility that he's testing us on purpose..."
"That's impossible!" The woman shook her head immediately. "We've been following him for an entire week. If he could notice us, there would have been something unusual long ago. Why wait until today..."